Fresh Air, Tom Jones

Singer Tom Jones on this edition of Fresh Air. The pop icon first gained fame with the 1960s hits "It's Not Unusual", "Delilah", and "What's New Pussycat". In the last 40 years of his career, he has released over 30 hit singles and several gold and multi-platinum records. In his heyday he was famous for his live performances and for the frenzy he caused amongst his female fans, many of whom threw their underwear onstage and rushed the stage. Jones' name today has come to connote hipness and romance. His newest release, "Reloaded: Greatest Hits", is made up of 19 new and re-mastered tunes. (Broadcast Date: December 11, 2003)